I don't have steps at my back door, I have a single step. It's a bit high for me at 5'2" and at my age so I needed something to hold onto, but did not need a full size railing. This was the perfect solution for my purposes. It looks really nice, is unobtrusive, and it's sturdy enough to give me the extra stability I need. I did have it set in quick crete, still an easy install.